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Erich Salomon — Selected Press Images
Erich Salomon

Selected Press Images

Four gelatin silver prints by Erich Salomon capture the candid, unguarded moments that defined his pioneering approach to photojournalism in the early twentieth century. Known as the "king of indiscretion," Salomon used a concealed camera to document politicians, diplomats, and public figures in intimate, unposed settings that traditional photography rarely accessed. These works reflect his masterful ability to reveal the human side of power, presenting documentary imagery with a quiet yet compelling immediacy.

Medium
Four gelatin silver prints.

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The Odyssey of Collecting: Photographs from Joy of Giving Something Foundation

October 3, 2017

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Erich Salomon, Selected Press Images

Four gelatin silver prints by Erich Salomon capture the candid, unguarded moments that defined his pioneering approach to photojournalism in the early twentieth century. Known as the "king of indiscretion," Salomon used a concealed camera to document politicians, diplomats, and public figures in intimate, unposed settings that traditional photography rarely accessed. These works reflect his masterful ability to reveal the human side of power, presenting documentary imagery with a quiet yet compelling immediacy.

Medium
Four gelatin silver prints.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Candid Realism, 20th Century, Journalistic Style, Weimar Era, German Photographer, Male Artist, Multiple Works, Documentary Photography, Pioneer Photojournalist, Early Twentieth Century, Gelatin Silver Print, Press Photography, Silver Gelatin Print, Historical Documentation, Photojournalism, Black and White, Candid Photography, Historical Record

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